You know, it’s kinda hard just to get along todayOur subject isn’t cool, but he fakes it anywayHe may not have a clue and he may not have styleBut everything he lacks, well, he makes up in denial

So don’t debate, a player straightYou know he really doesn’t get it anywayGonna play the field, and keep it realFor you, no way, for you, no waySo if you don’t rate, just overcompensateAt least, you’ll know you can always go on ricki lakeThe world needs wannabesSo hey hey, do that brand new thing

He needs some cool tunes, not just any will sufficeBut they didn’t have ice cube, so he bought vanilla iceNow cruising in his pinto, he sees homies as he passBut if he looks twice, they’re gonna kick his lily ass

So don’t debate, a player straightYou know he really doesn’t get it anywayGonna play the field, and keep it realFor you, no way, for you, no waySo if you don’t rate, just overcompensateAt least, you’ll know you can always go on ricki lakeThe world likes wannabesSo hey hey, do that brand new thing

Now, he’s getting a tattoo, yeah, he’s gettin’ ink doneHe asked for a 13, but they drew a 31Friends say he’s trying too hard and he’s not quite hipBut in his own mind, he’s the, he’s the dopest trip

So don’t debate, a player straightYou know he really doesn’t get it anywayGonna play the field, and keep it realFor you, no way, for you, no waySo if you don’t rate, just overcompensateAt least, you’ll know you can always go on ricki lakeThe world needs wannabesThe world loves wannabesLet’s get some more wannabesAnd hey hey, do that brand new thing